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Province spending $1.2M on building upgrades for 3 local organizations

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The provincial government has announced it is spending $1,223,500 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to support some infrastructure work on buildings used by three local organizations.

The Coopérative Centre Francophone de Thunder Bay is receiving $928,155 to replace its roof, upgrade its multi-service room and expand its community hall by 500 square feet.

“While the roof represents the bulk of the work, these investments have also enabled us to carry out major renovations and improve our common areas,” explained the centre’s President, Claudette Gleeson.

“This project allows the centre francophone to continue and fulfill its mission of uniting, welcoming and promoting the French-speaking community in northwestern Ontario.”

The Vedic Cultural Centre is receiving $194,618 to upgrade its facility, including replacing the roof, installing a high-efficiency HVAC system and improving accessibility.

 The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society is receiving $100,727 to replace its two boilers.

The upgrade will ensure energy efficiency and proper heating and cooling of the building.

“Community enhancement projects and ensuring Ontarians can access welcoming spaces have become more important than ever as we face unprecedented economic uncertainty,” said the Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth, George Pirie.

“Our government is helping important cultural and community spaces keep their doors open to ensure people get the support they need, and Thunder Bay remains a great place to live and visit.”

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LIUNA Local 607 gets funding to train workers for construction jobs

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LIUNA Local 607 is receiving a boost through Ontario’s Skills Development Fund Training Stream to help 300 people receive hands-on training in the construction sector.

The project is focusing on youth, women, and Indigenous peoples.

“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is protecting Ontario by investing in the tools, training, and resources needed to keep our workforce strong,” said the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, David Piccini.

“Through targeted funding, we’re strengthening our supply chains, growing a job-ready workforce, and building the foundation for a more self-reliant and productive province, one that can compete, deliver, and win.”

LIUNA is receiving a total of $920,825.

“The Skills Development Fund is significant for LiUNA Local 607 as we address labour and market challenges,” Said LiUNA’s Director of Training, Andy Nieweglowski. “With the support of the SDF program, Local 607 can build the much-needed capacity to develop workforce talent focusing on youth, women and Indigenous people.”

“We are currently running a Women in Residential Construction program, which includes women from diverse groups throughout the region. The response to this program has been staggering and tells us we are on the right track for developing a highly skilled workforce.”

The province advises that if you are interested in participating in the training program, you should reach out to LIUNA directly.